Not quite a horder - decluttering
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Thanks for the support and hugs ladies....I'm trying to stay busy and not project the outcome of the biopsy. Working on my hair today which is in tough shape from too many chemicals. DD and I went shopping and bought wigs the other day. Friends look at me funny because they know I have never had that much hair since they've known me, but are afraid to ask if it's a wig. I'll have some fun with them before I tell them the truth:)
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My DD is halping me with somemore of sewing room organizing and unpacking! I am so happy it helps a lot! I was so sick when the room was packed up last year that I have no idea what is in some boxes. I had a lot of great sewing tools so I will be happy to see themn again. I havwe had a few surprises already where someting was packed solo in a box with a mountain of bubble warap and it was a trash can! lol
Laters Ginger
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The smartest thing we ever did was bring in a professional to have a "Living Estate Sale" when we sold our second home last summer.
I'd inherited tons of my mom's stuff, and when my husband and I married later in life, we had duplicates - if not triplicates - of everything! We kept his house because it was paid off, but dang - it became just another place to store stuff.
So we took a FEW of the things we wanted to keep, then took truckloads of stuff from our current home up there. Seriously, truckloads.
They came in for two weeks ahead of time.....put all our stuff out, grouped "like with like", and advertised well in advance.
They held the sale for three days, and even in the snow and the rain, they made a bundle for us!
The absolute best part was the fact that AFTER the sale, they called the charity trucks, inventoried everything that was left over, and off it went to local charities. THEN they swept up all the aftermath! I think their cut was just 30% (maybe 40%?) of the proceeds. Totally worth it!
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Greetings to all my organizing and decluttering buddies! I have not been very active for the past 6 weeks - had BMX on Oct. 3 with multiple complications in succession, so things have piled up again. And by "things" I mostly mean paper. Who invented that stuff, anyway???? And over 1000 emails on my desktop, which is why my computer is so slow according to DH who is a bit of a computer nerd. But you all seem to be making such great progress here and there, and you are an inspiration, so I will get back on the wagon soon and start getting rid of stuff.
I may need some help when it comes to doing my wardrobe (again)....
Sleep well tonight all.... :)zzzzz
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Yes, whatever happened to the "Paperless Society?" Paper has always been my issue with clutter. My DH makes various piles and apparently does not subscribe to the touch an item once theory of paper management. I asked him to take over the bill paying when I got sick last year and he has obliged. Now I need to be able to ignore the multiple stacks of mail, catalogues and magazines.
Laters Ginger
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we're all in that boat, i think, ginger...hahaha 3jays0
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1st thing on to do list was to get a new shrdder, our BURNED OUT haven't found one yet.. target tommorww, i hope.....3jays0
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I'm starting on shredding the receipts for 3 yrs ago... stuff that I probably didn't need to keep, water bills, electric and such. Now I've got the accumulation and need to get rid of it. Oh, yeah, I'm still keeping the ones for this year. Hard to break a habit!
I must have signed up for something or donated to a cause because I'm getting all kinds of letters from organizations. At least 5 of them have been address stickers... I don't write that many letters so ended up shredding them too. Wonder how I can get my name off the lists ~ although it does help the people employed at the USPS.
The neighbors will have their Christmas decorations up by the end of next week... I on the other hand I will probably get something done by the 17.
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samsue, I also have thousands of address labels and need to stop keeping them.. Used to use them inside of my books in case they were loaned out but now with my Kindle don't need them.
Hopefully will get rid of more stuff tomorrow as I continue to clean before company arrives Tuesday.
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I have been doing lots of "cleaning out" and downsizing getting ready to move. I am making good progress. I had a sucessful yard sale and then donated the left overs. I still have a few things for sale on craigslist. I imagine that once I get moved I will make a trip or two to the "Good-Will" drop off. I have even gone through the paper stuff and done quite a bit of shredding. It feels good to de-clutter.
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I seem to have lost interest in keeping the house neat, which is so unlike me. I'm usually right on top of things, but since the dx, I've slacked off. I haven't even finished my shopping for Thanksgiving which I usually have done by this time, and no Xmas shopping at all. My son came over to take the decorations out of the attic for me and I said I wasn't ready. Boy, was he surprised, because I'm usually getting everything ready around Thanksgiving, like putting up the tree and lights. Hope I snap out of this soon, or I will be scrambling! Maybe after Dr. app't tomorrow when I have more answers to this puzzle.
Sleep well everyone!
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im doing the same as you "Teka. taking one holiday at a time... im hoping that the 2nd Jay will help us get down the xmas stuff together on thanksgiving.. he's in a 1/2 way house so i don't know yet how long hell be here short hours long hours, or days... as long as hhe's here im happy more thasn you know.. the other 2 jays will not even be here so no help there...
we're going to mess the liv rm AGAIN i need to get it all out, together sort and sift.. at least 1/2 has to go.. saving the best; donating the rest.. it will be a BIG job, but the most imp.. even going for a smaller tree. Just don't have the space, nor interest to do nearly what we've done in the past.. Im actually looking forward to what im getting RID of, for Christmas, than whhat im giving, or getting...
Kaara: the problem i now find myself in, is a direct result of the dx/tx of bc... don't push yourself.. this is NOT a "normal" year dont treat it as such.. give yourself permission to pull back, without giving in..there's next year and the crapoola will be much easier to deal with, and gauge where you want to go then....just MHO....3jays
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Thanks 3jays...I think you're right!
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All, be kind to yourselves... especially during the holidays.
((((hugs))))
From your Mods
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Thanks Mods!
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I have a friend coming to visit this week, and she is the kind of person who really wants to do something to help me, so I am going to have her help clean out my refrigerator so we can figure out what we need to shop for on Wednesday so we can play cooking in the kitchen on Thursday. I am so excited, I love to cook but haven't done much of it for the past couple of months (well, year plus, actually....). Maybe she will help me with my wardrobe, too....and maybe a little Christmas decorating.....
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Linda it's great to have girlfriends.... they make life more fun!
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Got lots done over the last 3 days. Can actually see the end of the tunnel. Dropped of lots more stuff to Goodwill yesterday. My den actually has room now. I can see the top of my dresser and headboard. Dining room table is empty. Lots of progress. YAY!
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I feel so much better today after app't with BS yesterday. We were very impressed with his knowledge and demeanor. I am meeting with the entire team next Wednesday to go over my treatment plan and then schedule surgery. Their program is modeled after the one at Mass General in Boston. I feel so confident that I'm not going to get a second opinion.
Ready to tackle Thanksgiving head on today...did my shopping yesterday, so today I'm starting my side dishes..green bean casserole and corn pudding. If I do a little each day, it doesn't become overwhelming for me. Will get my main table set as well. Looking forward to it!
patoo: good for you! I always feel so good when I do a major project and see the results!
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Linda: im jealous!!!i don't have any gf's interested in helping.. but i am hoping i can nag my DH Mur and 2nd Jay to help me with xmas stuff over thanksgiving, after the meal..
Can't "do" black friday, like i used to.. the hypothyroid is kicking my butt!!but i am DETERMINED to get de cluttered. it'll make use of the little energy i DO have, if things have a place, and everything is in its place!!!
today, we're getting a new shredder, and a cabinet for all the oix i have to scan.. thren They'll have a place, too!!!
i can't cook, thanks to my brain fog.. burn everything! so . Mur does the turkey, slow cooking it overnite. its better than i EVER di.. my son can time what I put together, so thanksgiving will be a joint effort.. but, at least in theory, should work...
I feel bad at the holidays, I can't really keep anyone elses time scheduale, and they're not willing to adjust to mine... so, it gets lonely.. thank goodness, my DH and I 've a system from when i did bc tx., and it still works...Happy Turkey day preping girls!!!!......3jays
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Patoo, woohoo... lots of work done! I actually need motivation to do the work that I've planned over the long holiday. The office is closed on Friday... yeah.... Trying to decide if I want to work inside or out. HUM. Should get the decorations down and something outside for that. And the tree, I forgot I've got a Xmas tree to decorate too.
Think I'll make a list.... I just want to cram all the work I can into those four days and still not be exhausted by Monday.
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Samsue, LOL! If you can actually get that much done and NOT be exhausted after 4 days, you are one tough woman!!!!
Patoo, you are making me feel a little guilty here.... I have not tackled a major project for a while, and I need to. You may have been the impetus I needed to get started on the next major area (but not sure which one is first priority).
Hopiing you all spend Thanksgiving with loved ones. I give special thanks for my friends here.
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Teka, snow! It reminds me of "over the river and thru the woods to grandmothers house we go" Lalala.... I'm sitting with the french doors open and can hear the neighbors playing some game outside. It's really a beautiful day here and I get to enjoy my house. Working 8-5 doesn't really give you time to enjoy what you have.... and it's now dark when I get home so no outside time.
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for all of you!
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Hope this helps Teka
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Company is gone; what a mess so had to clean up that 'clutter'. But at least lots is gone. Need to finish the odds and ends in the den and then tackle the garage. But the light at the end is getting brighter - YAY.
Then samsue can bring that beauty in so I can go relax under the sails and be rocked to sleep.
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got my small tree top up today, and two bags to Goodwill with christmas dtuff.. i'll die, or get this messs straight.. have 3 BOXES of pictures to go thru and scan.. some wikk be given as xmas gifts in nice frames.. so, im at least, enjoying that part!... beach days gone for a week or so here.. we're going to low 50's next week, which is very cold here...3jays0
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Well its taken me about a week but I finally got through this thread, and love it. It has inspired me and my partner to start decluttering the apartment. Its not like hoarders or anything but we live in a NYC apt with very small closets. So if we don't keep on top of things the piles start to spring out of nowhere.
We decided to start with the home office and have been using the 15 min method, its working very nicely. We gave away two boxes of books, trashed two turntables that had not been used in 15 or so years and are starting on cleaning out the files and papers.
We are just getting started but it feels wonderful to free up space and it helps get my mind off waiting on progress reports and test results. I'm have been given a free hand at cleaning out the hall closet!!! a dream come true, I'll start that once the office is in order.
We have 3 to 6 months before I have my surgery so our goal is to get the place in order before that so my recovery will be in a peaceful stress free environment.
Thank you all for the wonderful ideas and hopefully this post will keep me honest and moving forward.
Marlene
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Welcome Fairweather. It does help when we get some of the "stuff" out of the house and it's more organized... kinda lifts the spirit somehow.
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